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Candid Wuest

Candid Wuest

VP of Cyber Protection Research

Candid Wüest is the VP of Cyber Protection Research at Acronis, where he researches on new threat trends and comprehensive protection methods. Previously he worked for more than sixteen years as the tech lead for Symantec’s global security response team.

Candid's articles

August 10, 2021

LockBit is recruiting employees to breach corporate networks

The ransomware arms race continues to thrive as LockBit gangs recruit corporate insiders to help them breach and encrypt networks, offering employees hefty payouts in exchange for their help. LockBit recently made news when they hit the UK’s Merseyrail this past April.

August 04, 2021

In cyberattacks, SMBs face an existential threat

Today we released the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2021, our latest in-depth review of current cyberthreat trends. It contains cutting-edge research, findings, and observations from the experts at our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).